Monthly Archives: February 2010

Rain in Haiti

Dear friends,   I worte a long blog post on another computer and can’t transfer it.  It may not appear until I get back!  It is Saturday Feb 27, I am sitting in Duchity still, waiting out the rain.  It … Continue reading

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Heaven on Earth

Saturday Feb 20   Today I woke up on the top of the world, in the mountains of Lakadoni above Duchity, a 2 hour hike to the Peak Macaya.  Above the clouds in a beautiful part of Haiti that reminds … Continue reading

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Duchity

Feb 19   The road to Duchity was long, as usual.  We passed through areas of greater destruction than Port au Prince.  We passed lines of women a mile or more long waiting to receive a bag of rice from … Continue reading

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Through the eyes of Joe, my companion on this journey

Friends, Family, and generous Donors, Where do I begin? Any attempt on my part to convey through words the tragedy that has unfolded here would be futile. Everything in Haiti , from the suffering experienced by its people, to the … Continue reading

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Gressier-Mobile Clinic

Tuesday Feb 16 Today we spent the day with the members of FNJD (Federation National de la Jeunesse pour le Development) running a mobile clinic in a tent camp in the town of Gressier, just outside of Port au Prince.  … Continue reading

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First days in PAP

Monday Feb 15 Today we rode around the city, getting a better feel for the degree of destruction.  It is hard to understand – one building down, completely crushed, while its neighbor stands appearing unscathed.  But even the buildings that … Continue reading

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A new Haiti

Sunday Feb 14 The trip to Haiti has doubled in length.  On February 13, we flew to Santo Domingo and were met by a delegation from The Federation of Youth for Development (FNJD) who helped us with our 10 bags … Continue reading

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Arrived Haiti, February 14th

We have arrived in PAP after travelling all Sat and Sunday.  The city is still alive – people on the streets, things being sold.  But the destruction is everywhere – so many buildings down it is impossible to count.  We … Continue reading

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February 7th Fundraising Update

February 7, 2010 Dear Friends of YOUTHAITI – I want to thank all of you, especially those new to this list, who have come out in Milwaukee over the last 3 weeks to support YOUTHAITI and the work that we … Continue reading

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